Creamed ham (or turkey)

Creamed ham (or turkey)

from deliciousonadime.com
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter ((4 tablespoons))
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2.5 cups milk ((I use skim))
  • 2 cups ham (leftover ham (or turkey) works perfectly for this)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste, depending on saltiness of ham)

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a medium sized pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Slowly add flour, whisking constantly to make a smooth mixture. Cook the mixture for about a minute, whisking constantly.

  3. 3

    Gradually add milk, whisking during every addition. Mixture will initially seize up but as you add more milk it will start to loosen.

  4. 4

    Slowly the mixture will become more liquid. Continue to whisk it very well in order to avoid lumps. Add milk a few tablespoons at a time, whisking as you add it, until it's all incorporated.

  5. 5

    Initially the mixture will be thin. Stir with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot, until it thickens. Depending on the temperature of the burner this could take 5-15 minutes.

  6. 6

    The sauce will be done not long after it starts to slightly boil and thicken. Stir in chopped ham (or turkey).

  7. 7

    Season with salt, starting with 1/2 teaspoon and adding more to taste, depending on the saltiness of your ham or turkey. I often use about 1 teaspoon in total.

  8. 8

    Serve over mashed potatoes, with vegetables on the side.Enjoy! :)